Photos: St. Francis Academy students take part in jump-a-thon

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First graders jump through a rope ladder as part of the school's jump-a-thon for the American Heart Association.

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Students in K through 8 at St. Francis Academy in Bally raised $1,962 for the American Heart Association with their annual jump-a-thon during gym class. First grader Ashlyn Griech jumps a hurdle during gym class.

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Dr. David Szymanski talks to the pre-K at St. Francis Academy about keeping their teeth healthy because February is dental health month.

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Fourth graders A. J. Urban, Kevin Millet, and Bryan Mellen jump rope as a part of the school's their annual jump-a-thon during gym class.